Chic ou toc ? La fonction des bijoux déposés dans les sanctuaires grecs

Abstract

Through the analysis of the jewels described in the sacred inventories of Delos dating back to the Hellenistic period, we will attempt to understand what criteria are instrumental in determining the function of the adornments recorded in different temples of the island: their type, material, mode of exhibition, weight and quality are all indices which, if combined, can help us to establish whether the jewels are offerings made for strictly votive purposes (to adorn the cult statues), or offerings coming from the daily private sphere to be dedicated in an ordinary votive gesture.

Keywords

• sacred inventory
• epigraphy
• greek religion
• jewel
• Delos